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GX5000S / GX5500S Operating Manual
Manually reply:
1. When a position request call is received from another vessel, the LCD will be as
shown in the illustration at the right.
2. A ringing alarm sounds 4 times. Select type of reply function “Send” or “No Reply” by
using the CHANNEL selector knob.
The GX5000S/GX5500S display will show “Send” or “No Reply” allowing you to send
your vessels location by using the CHANNEL selector knob.
3. When “Send” is selected, press the [ENT] key. And your position will be transmitted to
the requesting vessel.
4. To exit from position request display, press the [16/9] key.
NOTE
When there is an unread Position Request Reply, the “DSC” icon will blink. You may review
the unread Position Request Reply from the DSC Log, refer to section “11.6.2 Reviewing
Received Calls Logged into the Call Waiting Directory.”
11.9 POSITION SEND
The feature is similar to Position Request, however instead of requesting a position of
another vessel this function allows you to send your position to another vessel. In order to
send your position you need to have a GPS receiver connected or to have manually input
your position. See “11.11 Manually Inputting Your GPS Location.”
11.9.1 Setting up a Position Send Ringer
The GX5000S/GX5500S has the capability to turn off the Position Send ringer.
1. Press and hold down the [CALL (MENU)] key until “Radio Setup” menu appears.
2. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “DSC Setup” menu.
3. Press the [ENT] key, then select “DSC Beep” with the CHANNEL selector knob.
4. Press the [ENT] key.
5. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “POS Send.”
6. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select “Off.”
7. Press the [ENT] key to store the selected setting.
8. To exit this menu and return to radio operation mode press the [16/9] key.
If you wish to return to enabling the ringer tone, just repeat the above procedure, turning
the CHANNEL selector knob to select “On” in step “6” above.
11.9.2 Transmitting a DSC Position Send Call
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